If
a custodial parent desires to relocate outside the United States despite the other parent's wishes, such a move could constitute parental kidnapping, which violates state, federal and international law.
This is particularly true in move - away cases, where
a custodial parent desires or has the need to relocate to a distant location and take their child with them.
Whether you are the noncustodial parent opposing the relocation of your child or
the custodial parent desiring to relocate with your child, our firm can help you with your case.
Not exact matches
Susan's preference for her father is quite firm; Mary Lee's
desire to be in the same household as Susan predominates over her choice of her mother as the
custodial parent.
Michigan: Custody is awarded based on the best interests of the child, based on the following factors: moral character and prudence of the
parents; physical, emotional, mental, religious and social needs of the child; capability and
desire of each
parent to meet the child's emotional, educational, and other needs; preference of the child, if the child is of sufficient age and maturity; the love and affection and other emotional ties existing between the child and each
parent; the length of time the child has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment and the desirability of maintaining continuity; the
desire and ability of each
parent to allow an open and loving frequent relationship between the child and other
parent; the child's adjustment to his / her home, school, and community; the mental and physical health of all parties; permanence of the family unit of the proposed
custodial home; any evidence of domestic violence; and other factors.
But rather than cut the grandparents off, the
custodial or surviving
parent should engage them in constructive dialogue so that grandparent contact will have the
desired effect of nurturing the child, rather than causing confusion and distress.
The relevant standard for this prong with regard to the
custodial parent is that the move must not be motivated by a
desire to thwart visitation by and a relationship with the non-
custodial parent.
You need child support payments that accurately reflect your ability to pay, not payments that cater only to the
desires of the
custodial parent.
the move is being made in bad faith, i.e. is motivated by the
custodial parent's
desire to reduce or eliminate the other
parent's contact with the children, or
A distance relocation at the time of divorce (or shortly thereafter) is often a
desire by the
custodial parent to return to his or her hometown to be with family.
While religion is a central theme in this case, Shuber points out that the main issue is not necessarily religion, but rather the
custodial parent's
desire to raise her child without the interference with and undermining of her
custodial decisions by the grandparents.
They will consider the distance of the non-
custodial parent from the
custodial home, the non-
custodial parent's financial condition and the child's
desires.
If a
custodial parent wishes to move out of the state, he or she must petition the court and prove the move is in the child's best interest, and not simply because the
parent has the
desire to relocate.
Another personal reason that is often found to be sufficient to permit a
custodial parent to relocate with the child is the
desire to move closer to the
custodial parent's family.